Description
Berger's 260 Remington 130 grain load brings serious precision to your range sessions and competition days. These rounds pack the same match-grade standards you'd expect from hand-loader custom builds, but they come factory-loaded and ready to shoot. Each box holds 20 rounds of brass-cased ammunition assembled with temperature-stable powder and match-grade primers.
What Makes the 260 Rem 130gr Hybrid OTM Tactical Stand Out
The hybrid ogive design is where this load gets interesting. Rather than committing fully to either a tangent or secant nose shape, Berger blended both. The tangent section near the bearing surface makes load development less picky about seating depth, while the secant section delivers flatter flight and reduced wind drift downrange. This hybrid approach gives you the tuning forgiveness you want without sacrificing long-range performance. Muzzle velocity runs 2847 fps with a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.56—figures that stack up well for precision work out to 1000 yards and beyond.
Built for Magazine-Fed Systems
The 130 grain weight was specifically engineered as a smart compromise. It's heavy enough to carry excellent ballistic coefficients through transonic regions, but light enough to keep the overall cartridge length within SAAMI limits when loaded for magazine feeding. That means it runs great in AR-10s without modification while still working beautifully in bolt-action rifles. The shorter nose profile compared to heavier 6.5mm bullets maximizes case capacity, letting you push decent velocity from the 260's modest powder charge.
Quality You Can Count On
These aren't just assembled with decent components—they're loaded with the same J4 precision jackets that go into Berger's target bullets, held to +/- 0.0003" concentricity tolerances. The brass is premium grade, the primers are match-spec, and the manufacturing process includes the kind of quality control that means you don't waste time sorting rounds by weight. Reliability and shot-to-shot consistency are built in from the start.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Berger Bullets
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 30020
- UPC: 679459300209
- Caliber: .260 Remington
- Bullet Weight: 130 grains
- Bullet Type: Hybrid Open Tip Match (OTM) Tactical
- Case Type: Brass
- Rounds Per Box: 20
- Muzzle Velocity: 2847 fps (26" barrel)
- Muzzle Energy: 2340 ft-lbs
- Ballistic Coefficient (G1): 0.560
- Ballistic Coefficient (G7): 0.287
- Approximate Cartridge Overall Length (COAL): 2.81 inches
- Primer Type: Boxer
What’s Included
- 20 rounds of Berger 260 Remington 130gr Hybrid OTM Tactical ammunition
- Factory packaging
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this 260 Remington ammunition work in both AR-10 and bolt-action rifles?
Yes, absolutely. The 130 grain Hybrid OTM was specifically designed to work well in both AR platform rifles and traditional bolt-action rifles. The cartridge overall length meets SAAMI specifications for magazine feeding, and the hybrid ogive design is forgiving across different seating depths, making it adaptable to various rifle setups.
What's the difference between the Hybrid ogive and other bullet nose designs?
The hybrid ogive combines tangent and secant nose shapes. The tangent section starts at the bearing surface, making it less sensitive to seating depth variations during load development. It then transitions to a secant ogive that delivers flatter trajectory and reduced wind drift at longer ranges. This hybrid approach gives you easier tuning without sacrificing downrange performance.
Are the brass cases reloadable?
Yes. These rounds use quality brass cases with boxer primers, making them suitable for reloading. Many precision shooters appreciate having premium brass to work with for developing custom loads down the road.
How does the 260 Remington compare for long-range accuracy?
The 260 Remington has proven itself over decades in precision rifle competitions, benchrest, and sniper competitions. This particular load's 0.56 G1 ballistic coefficient and 2847 fps velocity deliver consistent long-range performance out to 1000 yards. The 6.5mm bore diameter naturally produces high ballistic coefficients and sectional density, making the cartridge efficient and effective for precision work with minimal recoil.




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